Brookings

Ecosystem Overview

The Brookings ecosystem supports 100 documented wildlife species across 91 taxonomic genera. Located in Brookings County, South Dakota, this area provides critical habitat with diverse natural communities. The location hosts 21 frequently observed species and 19 occasionally documented species, creating a balanced ecosystem with both resident and visiting wildlife. This location ranks #1 for species diversity among 2 Brookings County County natural areas, placing it in the 50th percentile for biodiversity.

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Brookings County

0% species diversity

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Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common40 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common39 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common37 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common35 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common22 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common20 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common19 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common19 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common19 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional18 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional17 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional17 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

wormwood

Occasional16 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional16 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare14 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Rare14 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Rare13 obs.

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Regional Comparison

Regional Ranking

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Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Brookings County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brookings County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

These comparisons are based on documented wildlife observations from citizen science data. Locations with higher species counts may have more observation activity, different habitat types, or larger coverage areas. Regional rankings help identify biodiversity hotspots and unique natural areas within Brookings County County.

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Regional Ranking

100

Species Count

vs. Regional Average

Compared to 1 nearby locations in Brookings County County, South Dakota

Nearby Natural Areas

Brookings County

Importance: 0.37

100 species

0% vs. current

About This Comparison

Ecosystem Overview

Biodiversity Highlights

100

Total Species

Documented wildlife species

Genus Diversity

Taxonomic genera represented

Common Species

Frequently observed species

Rare Species

Occasionally documented species

Regional Rank

Out of 2 locations

Species Distribution

Very Common21 species

Common30 species

Occasional30 species

Rare19 species

Regional Context

Regional Ranking

#1 of 2 locations

50th percentile for diversity

vs. Brookings County

0% species diversity

Most Common Species

Showing 20 most frequently observed species out of 100 total documented species.

Sciurus niger

Cat Squirrel

Very Common40 obs.

Branta canadensis

Canada goose

Very Common39 obs.

Chrysemys picta

Eastern Painted Turtle

Very Common37 obs.

Asclepias syriaca

Virginia-Silk

Very Common35 obs.

Turdus migratorius

American Robin

Very Common28 obs.

Agelaius phoeniceus

Red-Winged Blackbird (Red-Winged)

Common22 obs.

Quiscalus quiscula

Common Grackle

Common20 obs.

Achillea millefolium

yarrow, milfoil

Common20 obs.

Sylvilagus floridanus

Lapin A Queue Blanche

Common19 obs.

Lotus corniculatus

Garden bird's-foot-trefoil

Common19 obs.

Solanum dulcamara

bittersweet, woody nightshade

Common19 obs.

Taraxacum officinale

common dandelion

Occasional18 obs.

Tetraopes tetrophthalmus

Red Milkweed Beetle

Occasional17 obs.

Cirsium arvense

Creeping Thistle

Occasional17 obs.

Artemisia absinthium

wormwood

Occasional16 obs.

Bombus bimaculatus

Two-Spotted Bumble Bee

Occasional16 obs.

Viola canadensis

Canada violet

Occasional16 obs.

Danaus plexippus

monarch

Rare14 obs.

Saponaria officinalis

soapwort

Rare14 obs.

Hydrophyllum virginianum

Shawnee Salad

Rare13 obs.

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